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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala launches Annual Capacity Building Plan  of Department of Fisheries at New Delhi today
ACBP will play a pivotal role in service delivery, program implementation and performing core Government functions
Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala launched the Annual Capacity Building Plan  of Department of Fisheries in New Delhi today. Minister of State, Dr. L. Murugan, Member Admn, CBC, Shri Praveen Pardeshi, Secretary, Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Joint Secretary, Shri Sagar Mehra and other senior officers from Department of Fisheries, CBC and State of Gujarat were also present on the occasion.
In his address, Shri Parshottam Rupala emphasized that this is the need of the hour to identify the capacity building needs of our officers and staff and develop the action plan for their capacity building to meet the priorities of the Department. While launching the Annual Action Plan for Capacity Building Union Minister highlighted that ACBP of Department of Fisheries will play a pivotal role in service delivery, program implementation and performing core Government functions and will enhance the abilities of the officials by attending basic training to acquire relevant competencies and to enable them to perform better.
MoS, Dr. L. Murugan highlighted the importance of this plan in view of adoption of new technologies in the fisheries sector. Dr. L. Murugan mentioned that there are many fisheries institutes in India, where the technological innovations in the field of Fisheries are need of the hour and ACBP will be instrumental in the growth of the fisheries sector in India.
Secretary/DoF, Dr Abhilaksh Likhi cited the importance of ACBP. He stated that this plan will meet the capacity building needs in area of functional, behavioural and domain knowledge competencies while facilitating transition from a rules-based system to roles-based system.
Member Admin CBC, Shri Praveen Pardeshi has given a detailed presentation on the Annual Capacity Building Plan  of Department of Fisheries with detailed analyses on need of various training modules required at deferent level of officials in the Department.
A Capacity Building Unit  has been notified in the Department to implement and sustain ACBP. A budgetary outlay of 2.5% of salary head of the Department has been earmarked for implementation of ACBP. CBU will prioritize the training needs of employees of the Department. The trainings will be both in online and offline mode. Capacity Building Commission has identified the institute and knowledge partners to impart trainings to the employees. The Department will assess the impact of the trainings on its employees to ascertain the efficacy of ACBP.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Tax tribunal makes innovative and aggressive use of IT techniques to dispense faster justice in the field of Direct Taxes despite corona
Online Judicial proceedings begins immediately upon lifting of lockdown
More than 5000 cases disposed of since partial lifting of lockdown
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, a statutory quasi-judicial institution created under the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the second appellate authority dealing with disputes in the field of Direct Taxes and widely acclaimed as the ‘Mother Tribunal’, has been modelling itself on its motto of ‘Nishpaksh Sulabh Satvar Nyay’, meaning Impartial, Easy and Speedy Justice, by maintaining good disposal even during the COVID-19 Pandemic period. The innovative and aggressive use of techniques of Information Technology to dispense justice in the field of Direct Taxes in such times when physical hearing of cases was not found feasible on concerns of safety, etc. has been seamlessly adopted by the ITAT.
Justice P.P. Bhatt, President of ITAT directed the start of judicial proceedings immediately upon lifting of lockdown, albeit through the mode of Video Conferencing instead of physical hearings. This has yielded good dividends inasmuch it has enabled the Benches to function, whereby cases have been heard and disposed of by hearing both parties from remote locations. During the period starting from partial lifting of lockdown in April, 2020 and up to 31st August, 2020, as many as 5,392 cases were disposed of as against filing of 3,078 cases during such period.
The 63 Benches of the ITAT are spread over 28 regular stations and 2 Circuit Benches at Varanasi and Dehradun. Administratively, the Benches are divided in 10 Zones, each headed by a Vice President. All the Zones functioned during this period strictly in compliance with the guidelines and instructions issued by the Central and/or State Governments.
ITAT wishes to thank its stakeholders, viz., taxpayers, lawyers, Chartered Accountants and the Offices of the Income Tax Department in cooperating with the Benches and providing useful assistance in the administration of justice in the field of Direct Taxes during the current period of COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 116Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 15.92 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,16,89,46,235
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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15,92,74,731
More than 116 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 15.92 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Defence
Lieutenant General Arvind Walia assumes appointment of Chief of Staff of Pune based Southern Command
Pune: 10 August 2021
Lieutenant General Arvind Walia assumed the appointment of Chief of Staff at Headquarters Southern Command, Pune with a solemn wreath laying ceremony to honour the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial, Pune.
The General Officer is an alumnus of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun where he received the prestigious Silver Medal. An officer of Dec 1986 seniority of the Corps of Engineers, Lt General Arvind Walia has a comprehensive and well rounded operational experience through varied command and staff appointments tenated during his distinguished military career. He has commanded an independent squadron in the desert sector, his Regiment in Jammu and Kashmir and an Engineer Brigade along the Western front, besides commanding the MEG and Centre at Bengaluru.
He is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, College of Defence Management, Secunderabad and the prestigious National Defence College at New Delhi.
The General Officer has excelled in all courses of instruction of the Indian Army. His academic qualifications include BE , Civil Engineering from BITS Pilani, MSC Def and Strategic Studies from Madras University, Master of Management Studies from Osmania University and M Phil from both Osmania University & Madras University.
He has been an instructor at College of Defence Management, Secunderabad and National Defence College, Delhi. He has held prestigious staff appointments including Brigade Major of a Mountain Brigade, Director in Engineer-in-Chief’s Branch at Integrated Headquarters of MoD , Brig Q in a Strike Corps and Chief Engineer of a Command.
The General Officer and his wife, Mrs Anita Walia were accorded a warm welcome by the military officials at Pune.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 156.71 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 17.11 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,56,71,24,055
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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17,11,31,206
More than 156.71 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 17.11 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
AIIMS Partners with IREDA for Solarization of AIIMS New Delhi Campus
9 KW Rooftop Solar Plant at AIIMS New Delhi Inaugurated
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.  and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi  have signed a Memorandum of Understanding  today, August 1, 2023, to initiate the technical assessment of the AIIMS New Delhi campus for converting it into one which is powered by solar energy.
Towards this, IREDA will undertake a techno-commercial assessment of the AIIMS campus. The evaluation as provided in the MoU includes creating financial models, conducting pre-feasibility studies, preparing a detailed project report , assisting in the analysis of technical and commercial aspects related to project development, finalizing commercial and contracting arrangements, and defining performance indicators.
By engaging in this partnership and implementing solar power projects, AIIMS aims to significantly reduce its electricity expenditure while concurrently minimizing its carbon footprint with the help of IREDA.
The MoU was signed at AIIMS, New Delhi, by Chairman & Managing Director , IREDA, Shri Pradip Kumar Das and AIIMS Director Dr. M Srinivas, in the presence of senior officials of both organisations.
AIIMS has installed a 9 Kilowatt Rooftop Solar plant at its New Delhi campus, which was dedicated by CMD, IREDA and Director, AIIMS today. The Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, could not be present physically but conveyed his congratulations and best wishes for the MoU signing and Solar Plant inauguration ceremony.
Speaking about the partnership, CMD, IREDA stated: "We are happy to be associated with AIIMS, aligning our expertise in renewable energy with the medical institution's commitment to a sustainable future. This joint effort reflects the growing importance of adopting clean and sustainable practices, and we hope it will serve as a model for other institutions across the country. Together, we can create a healthier environment for future generations while driving economic savings through clean energy solutions. This significant initiative at AIIMS holds the potential to create widespread awareness about the importance of renewable energy and decarbonization across the country.”
Ministry of Railways
Vigilance Awareness Week commences across Indian Railways
The observance of Vigilance Awareness Week, 2022 commenced across Indian Railways with a Pledge taking ceremony by Officers and staff. The Central Vigilance Commission has given the theme of “Corruption Free India for a developed nation” for the Vigilance Awareness Week this year.
Special function was organized in the Railway Board where Shri S.K. Mohanty, Member , Railway Board administered the Pledge to a gathering of Railway staff and officers on 31st October, 2022. Similar functions have taken place at various Zonal Railway Headquarters and other important offices of Indian Railways where the Pledge was administered by the Heads of office. The Pledge is aimed to reinforce commitment of officials towards bringing about integrity and transparency in all spheres of their activities and to fight corruption with vigour.
Shri S.K.Mohanty, Member , Railway Board, administering the Vigilance Oath to Railway Board Officers and Staff on 31-10-2022.
During this Vigilance Awareness Week, various events will be organized around the theme of anti-corruption by the field units of the Railways.
Ministry of Defence
RM Reviews Operationalisation of JV Indo Russian Rifles Private Limited
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed operationalisation of newly dedicated joint venture Indo Russian Rifles Private Limited  at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh for production of AK 203 assault rifles in a high level meeting, here today.
Chief Executive Officer of IRRPL Maj Gen Sanjeev Sengermentioned it is a joint venture between Ordnance Factories Board  on the Indian side, and Rosonboron Exports and Concern Kalashnikov on the Russian side. The OFB owns 50.5 per cent equity and Russian side the remaining 49.5 per cent. The JV is formed consequent to the Inter-governmental Agreement signed between India and Russia in February 2019. Further that in a short span of time the JV has obtained all requisite licences for production and export. Board meeting of the JV had been held and initial set of officers from the Army and OFB have joined in the JV to kick-start its operations. Close coordination and regular interactions are being held with Russian partners for smooth implementation of the project. The JV was in process of filing its response to the RFP floated by MoD for supply of 6.71 lakh rifles.
The IRRPL CEO also briefed the Raksha Mantri about the potential of the project to act as catalyst for UP Defence Corridor as the JV, when fully operational is expected to source a number of components and services from MSMEs. This is expected to bring in investment and employment in the region.
Raksha Mantri appreciated the efforts to implement the project thus far and directed that all activities for speedy implementation of the project should be taken up on priority. He also stressed the need for 100 per cent indigenisation of the rifle as per the project understanding and focusing on export of the rifles from IRRPL toother friendly countries.
The meeting was also attended by Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra, Secretary  Dr Ajay Kumar and other senior officials of the Ministry.
Ministry of Home Affairs
IS Supporters Arrested by NIA
NIA has mandate of investigation of terrorism related cases which are entrusted by Central Government. In connection with 3 IS related cases, NIA had conducted raids in Kerala  and in Tamil Nadu  and arrested 4 accused.
Pro-jihadi books, publications besides pamphlets, magazines and posters published by the proscribed organization SIMI and various incriminating documents/literature related to IS have been recovered from arrested persons.
A multi-pronged strategy has been adopted to check the Islamic State  and to bring back the misguided youth on the right path. The measures include socio-economic development of vulnerable communities and focus on educational empowerment. As IS uses various internet based social media
platforms to propagate its ideology, the agencies concerned closely watch Cyber space and take action as per law. Counselling of radicalised individuals has been undertaken with the involvement of families.
Besides, the National Investigation Agency  and the States Police have registered cases against IS members/sympathizers. The Islamic State / Islamic State of Iraq and Levant / Islamic State of Iraq and Syria / Daesh has been notified as a Terrorist Organization and included in the First Schedule to the Unlawful Activities  Act, 1967 by the Central Government.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
TRIALS OF FREIGHT TRAINS
Freight trains are already running from India to Bangladesh and Nepal. Running of such trains depends upon demand from trade and capacity in these countries to receive and handle the freight trains. Although, there is no set target for increasing share of trade through rail, various steps have been taken for increasing freight trains to Bangladesh and Nepal like increase in interchange points for running freight trains; diversification of cargo and use of different types of wagons; assistance in development of rail infrastructure in these countries; amendments to Rail Service Agreements for running freight trains; etc. The details of such trains are as under:-
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Number of freight trains for
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Bangladesh
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Nepal
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2019-20
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660
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1128
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2020-21
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1335
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1015
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2021-22 
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1395
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980
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Varanasi on September 17-18
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will be on a visit to his Parliamentary Constituency, Varanasi, on September 17 and 18,2018.
He will arrive in the city on the afternoon of 17th September. He will head directly for Narur village, where he will interact with children of a primary school who are being aided by the non-profit organisation "Room to Read." Later, at DLW campus, the Prime Minister will interact with students of Kashi Vidyapeeth, and children assisted by them.
On the 18th, at BHU Amphitheatre, the Prime Minister will inaugurate or lay the Foundation Stone for various development projects, cumulatively worth more than Rs. 500 crore. Among the projects to be inaugurated are: Integrated Power Development Scheme  for Puraani Kashi; and an Atal Incubation Centre at BHU. Among the projects for which the Foundation Stone will be laid, is the Regional Ophthalmology Centre at BHU. The Prime Minister will also address the gathering.
Ministry of Steel
SAIL receives Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2020
Steel Authority of India Limited  has been awarded with the prestigious Golden Peacock Environment Management Award for the year 2020 in the Steel Sector by the Institute of Directors.
Lauding the efforts of SAIL collective,Shri Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Chairman, SAIL said, "SAIL has been the winner of this award for successive two years and this bears testimony to the efforts made by the Company for sustainable and environmentally responsible steel making. This award is one of the most coveted awards in the category. Considering various environmental issues leading to global warming and climate change, the award encourages corporates to enhance their environmental performance and to compete with peers to set benchmarks".
SAIL, as its Corporate Responsibility for Environment Protection continuously focuses on adopting various environmental measures including, upgrading of pollution control facilities, treatment & recirculation of wastewater from individual units & outfalls, enhancement in the green cover in & around Plants & Units, efficient handling of different solid wastes , carbon sequestration through afforestation, eco-restoration of mined out area, among others. Also, the impact of SAIL's initiatives and best practices on improving cleaner environment, reducing emissions & discharges, mitigating impacts of climate change and helping the Company to conduct its operations in environmentally benign manner has been recognized.
The award was conferred on SAIL in a virtual award presentation ceremony held yesterday.
Ministry of Communications
Delhi Postal Circle makes special arrangements for handling of Diwali, Christmas and New Year Greetings Mails
Special posting counters are being set up in 34 Post Offices of Delhi and 02 RMS Offices
In a press statement, the Department of Posts, Delhi Circle has informed that special arrangements have been made for handling of Diwali, Christmas and New Year Greetings Mails.
Special posting counters are being set up in 34 important Post Offices of Delhi and 02  RMS Office, i.e. Delhi Railway Station & New Delhi Railway Station during this period.
To avoid last minute rush, customers have been advised to post Diwali, Christmas and New Year Greetings well in time. The special posting counters are:-
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Ashok Vihar HPO -110052
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New Delhi GPO - 1 10001
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Civil Lines PO - 110054
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New Subzi Mandi PO - 110033
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Chankyapuri PO - 110021
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Naraina Ind.Estate HPO 110028
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Delhi GPO 110006
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Patel Nagar PO -110008
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Delhi Cantt.PO-110010
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Paschim Vihar PO - 110063
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Hauz Khas PO 110016
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Ramesh Nagar HPO -110015
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Indraprashta HO — 110002
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Rohini Sector -7 PO 110085
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Janakpuri PO -110058
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R.K. Puram Sector-5 PO -110022
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Krishna Nagar HPO- 1 10051
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R.P. Bhawan PO - 110004
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Karol Bagh PO- 110005
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Sansad Marg HPO - 1 10001
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Keshav Puram/Onkar Nagar PO-110035
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Sarojini Nagar HPO - 110023
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Kalkaji HPO 110019
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SRT Nagar PO -110055
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Lodi Road HPO -110003
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Seelampur PO- 110053
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Lajpat Nagar PO-110024
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Sriniwaspuri PO-110065
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Malviya Nagar PO-110017
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Saraswati Vihar PO- 110034
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Maika Ganj PO-110007
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Mehrauli PO-110030
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Delhi Railway Station, Transit Mail Office- 110006
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Mayapuri PO-110064
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New Delhi Railway Station Transit Mail
Office - 110055
Cut Off/Last dates of special arrangements are appended below:-
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- For Diwali Mail.
- 28th October for other Circles.
- 30th October for within Delhi Circle.
- For Christmas Mail.
- 20th December for other Circles
- 21st December for within Delhi Circle.
- For New Year Mail.
- 22nd December for other Circles.
- 25th December for within Delhi Circle.
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